OPS FOOD SUPPORT WORKER

State of Florida•Port Saint Lucie, FL

2d•$15

About The Position

The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs is an agency dedicated to serving those who served U.S. We are seeking motivated, dynamic individuals! Our skilled nursing facility boasts a loyal team of long-term employees and a fantastic work culture. Other OPS Food Support Worker positions, and varied shifts may be filled from this advertisement within six (6) months of the closing date. Education and employment history must be verifiable. Please attach any credentials you claim (degrees, certifications, etc.) to your application.

Requirements

Must be willing and able to work weekends and holidays as required.
Must be willing and able to work overtime.
Must be willing and able to lift 50 pounds.
Must have basic computer skills.
Must be able to communicate effectively in English; writing, speaking, reading & understanding.
Must have excellent customer skills and interpersonal skills.
Successful completion of the employment screening process to include, but not limited to, a national background investigation and drug test.

Nice To Haves

Experience with food service in a cafeteria style setting.

Responsibilities

Responsible for compliance with state and facility safety procedures in the operation of production and cleaning of equipment.
Responsible for ensuring that clean and sanitary conditions are maintained in all areas of the kitchen food preparation and serving lines; turn on and set temperature on grills, stoves, deep fryer, and broiler.
Operate and maintain equipment used according to FDVA procedures.
Responsible for estimating food requirements; preparation and cooking of all types of hot and cold food items according to menu and approved recipes.
Cut and de-bone ham, poultry, and fish.
Slice meat according to menu needs.
Utilize leftover meat items.
Place food items on serving lines and keep serving line well stocked.
Maintain, check, and control kitchen inventory to determine quantities available as well as amounts needed for operation.
Assist with purchase requests for food, cleaning supplies, utensils, pots and pans, dishes, and paper products.
Verify incoming shipments and receipts in the absence of stock person.
Attending in-service training classes and performing related duties assigned by supervisor.
Perform other related duties as required including special catering events and meal charges.